GUIDE TO CAREER RESOURCES AT GREAT BAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE 2021-2022
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GUIDE TO CAREER RESOURCES
AT GREAT BAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
2021-2022
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Career Resource Guide
Great Bay Community College (GBCC) is focused on your career development
and making sure you are aware of the resources available to you. This is a college
wide career resource guide, including information from certificate and degree
programs, as well as non-credit career support. This guide is meant to support
students, alumni, and community members.
Get to Know Us – the GBCC Career Center is designed to assist you with career
resources on campus. *Stop in for information about any of the following resources
or to sign up for events. Interview clothes are also available.
Hours – *Open for self-service 8am-6pm Monday-Thursday, 8am-4pm Friday;
Career Center Assistant availability scheduled each semester.
*Please note that in-person services are currently not available but will return gradually during Fall 2021. Services
are available remotely.
Location – 208/210 CAPS
gbcareers@ccsnh.edu
603-427-7699
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Content:
GBCC Career Resources 4
Career Testing 7
GBCC Career Resources: Academic 8
Other Resources 12
Career Coach Instructions 15
Job Board Instructions 16
Glossary of Terms 19
References 22
Index 23
Sponsors 24
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Career Resources: General
Career Coach: (Career Coach Logo)
Career Coach is an online tool to browse careers, take assessments to learn about
yourself, and get career suggestions based on your interests. If you are unsure of
your career interests, it is a great place to start. If you have already chosen a career,
there is a lot of helpful information about education, pay and job opportunities.
Career Coach offers a great resume builder as well.
You must create an account to save any information (College Central Network Logo)
or to edit anything in the future.
For Career Coach instructions visit page 14!
Job Board:
Need a full or part time job? Maybe an internship? We invite you to use our Job
Board on the GBCC website. Whether you are a current student, alumni, or a
community member, you can take advantage of this resource. In addition to job
postings, there are videos, templates, podcasts and more for each job search or
interest. You must create an account to access and save these items.
Employers must be screened for certain criteria and be approved before they are
allowed to post jobs, so you are assured it is safe and scam free.
For Job Board instructions visit page 16
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WorkReadyNH: (Work Ready NH Logo)
WorkReadyNH is a tuition-free professional development program designed to
meet the needs of job seekers and career builders who want to improve their
workplace skills and add a nationally recognized credential to their resume.
Participants fine tune their “soft skills” which include:
• Communication Strategies
• Team Building
• Conflict Resolution
• Critical Thinking
• Personal Branding
As part of the program, participants will improve essential workplace skills through online,
self-paced WorkKeys tutorials in:
• Workplace Documents
• Graphic Literacy
• Applied Math
This tuition FREE program also includes coursework on how to:
• Effectively seek and apply for jobs
• Understand how to better use personal strengths
• Build self-confidence
• Learn tips to create a more powerful resume that gets noticed
• Practice interviewing skills
Eligibility: New Hampshire residents 16+ years or older. Contact us at:
workreadygbcc@ccsnh.edu
603-427-7636
For more information visit:
WorkReady NH Schedule
Register Here
Testimonials
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Registered Apprenticeship in New Hampshire:
(Learn NH Logo)
Get top-notch training with little to no debt!
New Hampshire is consistently recognized as a great place to live and work. Our
advanced manufacturing, healthcare, construction & infrastructure, hospitality,
biomedical tech, automotive technology, and IT companies are looking for help to hire
trained workers.
Registered Apprenticeship is a way for everyone to access affordable education and the
opportunity to earn while you learn. That means that if you are looking for a new
career, an apprenticeship is a great way to explore something new. It also means that if
you are not currently working (but want to be) or have limited education or experience,
an apprenticeship is your chance to get the skills you need to land a new job or that
supervisor position you’ve been thinking about.
ApprenticeshipNH can assist you with finding a Registered Apprenticeship program in
NH that meets your career interests.
For more details visit apprenticeshipnh.org
Register for an information session: https://apprenticeshipnh.com/request-info/for-job-
seekers/
Questions? Please contact apprenticeshipusanh@ccsnh.edu or (603) 230-3527 for
additional details.
Individuals with Disabilities:
GBCC is committed to providing meaningful access for individuals with
disabilities. Support is designed around the unique needs of each person through
our Center for Academic Planning & Support (CAPS)
Please contact Karen Frisbie for more details:
kfrisbie@ccsnh.edu.
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Career-related opportunities specifically for those with learning and other
challenges are available:
Project SEARCH Seacoast New Hampshire:
As a transition program for young adults with developmental disabilities, Project
SEARCH facilitates career exploration and on-the-job training. The classroom and
most internships are at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. Students learn and practice
workplace skills that are transferable to other areas of employment.
NH Vocational Rehabilitation:
Transition Specialists are available for Pre-Employment Transition Services for 14-21
year-olds. Topics include job exploration, workplace readiness, and self-advocacy.
For more information, contact Karen Frisbie at kfrisbie@ccsnh.edu.
Bender Virtual Career Fairs:
Free virtual events and information around employment of individuals with
disabilities at careereco.com/events/disability.
Career Testing:
Some careers and educational programs require industry-standard testing. GBCC
offers preparation and/or testing in the following areas:
1) Entry-Level Police Exam:
Testing provides employment eligibility for over 50 police departments in
New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. Visit here for more
information.
2) ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) / Nursing
3) Surgical Technology
4) Veterinary Technician:
For testing information visit this website
5) CIS / IST (See below for full description)
6) Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Apprenticeship testing
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GBCC Library:
The GBCC Library offers print books, e-books, journal articles, and streaming videos
related to careers, resume writing, and job search skills. For more information, contact
reference@ccsnh.edu
Career Resources: Academic
Department
Accounting (ACCT) / Business Administration(BUS)
BUS291G Internship is a course designed to provide comprehensive experience in application of knowledge
learned in previous coursework. Students will select a site and will work as a supervised intern. This course
will be among the last in a student’s program. Offered all semesters.
Computer Numeric Control (CNC)/Nondestructive Testing (NDT)
Employer networking: Interviews are held on campus with local employers for interested
students nearing completion of their programs. Employers frequently visit NDT classes as guest
speakers and get to know students.
Bulletin boards outside the ATAC lab door are filled with current job postings. Professors also
announce openings in class.
Industry tours are provided for students to introduce them to employers and for exposure to
career options.
Automotive Technology (AUTO)
Hands on training and experience is a critical part of this certificate program.
Automotive Jobs site: ihireautomotiveprofessionals.com
8Biological Science (BIOL)/Bioengineering/Biotechnology (BTEC)
Paid research internship opportunities (school year and summer) available through NH-INBRE
(IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence). Students create a LinkedIn account as a
homework assignment in BTEC courses. The professor also assists with writing resumes and
preparing for interviews.
BTEC223G Biotechnology Externship is an optional externship, consisting of 144 hours of
experience in an area of biotechnology, extended to students who want more exposure to
biotechnology before seeking employment. Arrangements are made on an individual basis.
Prerequisites: BTEC210G, BTEC220G.
BTEC224G Biotechnology Externship II is an optional second externship, consisting of 192 hours of
experience in an area of biotechnology, is extended to students who want more exposure to biotechnology
before seeking employment. Arrangements are made on an individual basis. Prerequisites: BTEC210G and
BTEC220G; or permission of instructor.
Computer Technologies (CIS) / Linux/ Programming/ Software
Development/Information Systems Technology (IST) / Cyber
Security
Several courses within the IST and CIS degree programs utilize the online system known as
Cisco Academy. Within this academy system there is a career resource tool called Talent Bridge
where current students and alumni can find job listings and resume information to share with
potential employers. There is also a “Careers” tab before logging in with much helpful
information.
Students can access Cisco Academy anywhere with network access (www.netacad.com); GBCC
IST and CIS students can sign up for an account. There are a few self-enroll courses but most of
the courses are instructor led and require a Cisco certified instructor to invite the student into
these courses.
CIS281G is an internship capstone course that allows a limited number of students to receive on-
the-job experience at an off-site location related to their specific area of academic concentration.
Students are required to work eight hours per week at positions that meet the criteria established
by the Internship Manual. A seminar meeting once per week will review internship progress and
discuss issues related to successful employment. Prerequisite: completion of coursework for the
first three semesters of the student’s program of study and approval of the Department Chair
and/or Program Advisor.
CIS292G Portfolio Preparation and Presentation is a required capstone course. This course is an
opportunity for students to demonstrate they have achieved the required goals and objectives for
9the CT/DGMT Programs. The course is designed to assist students with final portfolio
preparation. Prerequisite: Approval of the Department Chair and/or Program Advisor upon
completion of coursework entering final semester.
IST281G Internship is a capstone course that will allow students to receive on-the-job
experience at an off-site location related to their specific area of academic concentration.
Students are required to work eight hours per week at paid/unpaid positions that meet the criteria
established by the Internship Manual. A seminar meeting one period per week will review
internship progress and discuss issues related to successful employment. Outside work and
research concerning the weekly topic will be required. Prerequisite: Completion of coursework
for the first three semesters of the student’s program of study and approval of the Department
Chair and/or Program Advisor.
Criminal Justice (CRMJ)
CRMJ270G Internship is a course that prepares students entering the field of criminal justice by
applying theoretical knowledge to practical experience. Students will complete a minimum of
120 hours at an agency provided by the internship coordinator and assist in activities deemed
appropriate by the agency. Students are required to maintain an internship log and prepare an
extensive paper which relates previous criminal justice coursework to the internship experience.
Approval from the Department Chair is required prior to registration.
Digital Media Communications (DGMT)
DGMT 142 Publication Design is a service-learning course and is offered every Spring. Students
are required to find a non-profit agency to work with to create marketing material such as
brochures, posters, event notices, logos, etc. for the agency. In-class announcements are made
when internship or job opportunities arise. Also see CIS292G above.
Early Childhood Education (ECE)/Teacher Preparation (TCHP)
These programs offer opportunities for classroom observations and practicums that build career-
related skills and the opportunity to learn more about the field.
Engineering / Bioengineering
Paid summer industry and university research internships available through National Science
Foundation (NSF).
10English / Humanities (ENGL)
ENGL 289G Offering students an opportunity to put what they learn in English, arts and humanities
courses into practice in the world of work, this internship course will help to answer the question:
“What can I do with my humanities degree”? An internship experience and related curriculum will
allow our students to put into practice the skills they have developed in writing, communication, and
critical thinking in their humanities courses. In addition to meeting course objectives, jointly developed
specific learning outcomes will be selected and evaluated by English faculty, the worksite supervisor,
and the student. Internship placements will be directly related to the student’s English or humanities
program of study and provide learning experiences not available in the classroom setting. Prerequisite:
ENGL 110 or equivalent; completion of 12 credits at Great Bay; GPA of 2.5 or greater; permission from
English Department faculty.
History (HIST/POLS)
HIST281G Internship is a course that will provide students with the opportunity to experience real world
application of Social Science theory. Students will complete a minimum of 135 hours of fieldwork that builds
upon previously learned concepts in the Social Sciences. Prerequisite: Permission of Department Chair.
Hotel, Restaurant, and Event Management / Spa and Wellness Management
HOS275 Professional Development is an 8-week 3 credit course about career development.
Topics include business communication and etiquette on the job, managing your online image
and brand, resume writing, interviewing skills, and job search. Mock interviews with industry
professionals are conducted and students walk away with a professional job portfolio that
includes their career goals, an “elevator speech”, cover letter, and more. Open to non-majors
as a Business or open elective.
HOS280G is a Hospitality Industry internship. The student will self-place into a site(s) at which
practical experience related to the hospitality industry can be acquired. All semesters.
Massage Therapy (MASS)
Hands on training and experience is a critical part of this certificate program.
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair (MOTR)
Hands on training and experience is a critical part of this certificate program.
Motorcycle Jobs:
www.seacoastharley.com
www.motorcycleindustryjobs.com
11Nursing (NURS)
NURS212G Senior seminar includes Resume Writing and an Ask the Experts series including
Alumni Panel and Baccalaureate and Beyond.
Great Bay Nursing has an Alumni Facebook Group for all alumni. Emails are also sent from
professor to current students in their respective program with opportunities.
Clinicals within the program provide important hands-on experience.
Psychology (PSYC)/ Liberal Arts
PSYCH281G is a Psychology Internship course that will provide students with the opportunity
to experience real world application of Social Science theory. Students will complete a minimum
of 135 hours of fieldwork that builds upon previously learned concepts in the Social Sciences.
Prerequisite: PSYC110G & Permission of Department Chair. Fall/Spring semesters.
SOCI281G is a Sociology Internship course that will provide students with the opportunity to
experience real world application of Social Science theory. Students will complete a minimum of
135 hours of fieldwork that builds upon previously learned concepts in the Social Sciences.
Prerequisite: SOCI110G & Permission of Department Chair.
Surgical Technology (SURG)
Surgical Technologist and Central Sterile positions are posted on the Surgical Technology board
and club board. Emails are also sent from professors to current students in their respective
program with opportunities.
Clinicals within the program provide important hands-on experience.
Veterinary Technology (VETN)
The Veterinary Technology department posts job openings for current students and graduates on
their bulletin board. There is also a Facebook group for GBCC Vet Tech alumni where
announcements from area clinics are posted. Alumni can also post when their clinic is looking
for help.
Clinicals within the program provide important hands-on experience.
Welding Technologies (WELD)
Hands on training and experience is a critical part of this certificate program.
12Other Resources: (NH Works Logo)
NHWorks serves as a catalyst to establish a secure
and sustainable workforce that can meet current and future skilled labor needs and provide a
competitive advantage for New Hampshire businesses.
For more information visit their website.
For job seekers, below is a list of free services and agencies under the umbrella of NHWorks:
1) New Hampshire Employment Security – supports workers through times
of unemployment, matches job seekers with employers –nhes.nh.gov
Job Match System – nhworksjobmatch
2) WIOA – Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Program – federally funded
free re-employment and job training program - nhworks.org
WIOA Youth – serves economically disadvantaged youth with education and training
opportunities leading to employment - my-turn.org
3) NH Health and Human Services – provides programs and services for mental health,
developmental disability, substance abuse, and public health -
https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/
4) NH Vocational Rehabilitation – provides disability related employment solutions and
training - https://www.education.nh.gov/partners/vocational-rehabilitation
5) Community College System – credit and noncredit training and education - see
opportunities throughout this guide or visit ccsnh.edu
6) Adult Education – provides high school diploma and equivalency, basic literacy and
transitional programming for adults – nhadulted.org
7) SCSEP – Older Worker Program – provides those over the age of 55 with work
experience opportunities to help them become reemployed -
https://www.ncoa.org/economic-security/matureworkers/scsep/
13Local Community Action Agencies – Promote self-sufficiency to those with barriers by
offering energy assistance, weatherization, head start, job training, housing and nutrition
programs
Rockingham Community Action - snhs.org
Community Action Partnership of Strafford County- straffordcap.org
Other Community Contacts:
211- Connection to thousands of Resources in NH – dial 211
Covering NH – Free resource to learn about Health Insurance Market place –
Coveringnewhampshire.org
(to do list image)
Websites Featuring Job Search and Career
Exploration:
www.Indeed.com – Job openings
www.careeronestop.org – Tools to help jobseekers explore
careers
www.vcn.org - Career exploration for health care
www.mynextmove.org – Career exploration
www.mynextmove.org/vets - Help for veterans with transition to civilian careers
www.careeronestop.org/vets –Assists veterans with employment
www.careeronestop.org/reemployment – Connects laid off workers to resources
14Career Coach Instructions:
• Go to greatbay.emsicc.com
• You will need to sign up for an account in order for your assessment results to be
saved. Click “Sign Up” in the upper right-hand corner, enter your college email
address, and create a password.
• Once you have an account and have logged in, click on “Take Career Assessment”. If
you can, take the 60-question assessment – it is still quick!
• After you take the assessment, you will see your top three “traits”. Scroll down to
find your top matching career fields. Note that these are not specific occupations but
general career areas.
• Clicking on each specific occupation will bring you to a page like the example below.
You can use the menu items immediately under the occupation title (Overview, About,
Wages, etc.) to learn more about the job.
15Career Coach Assignment Instructions created by Rachel Denmon
Job Board Instructions:
First visit:
collegecentral.com/greatbay
Click on Students/Alumni/Community Resident
Create an account using the grey tab under the sign in box and you’re well on your way to your
own Job Board Dashboard. You’ll find this screen as your own Dashboard:
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Get comfortable with the layout as you can create your own Career Portfolio, view
Career Services Podcasts and upload your resume!
17A staff favorite is the Career Podcasts where you can listen to professionals in the workforce talk
about solutions and advice for many career questions or development.
Don’t forget you can download the app through https://www.collegecentral.com/app/
18Glossary of Terms:
Apprenticeship: A program allowing a person to learn a trade from a skilled employer,
having agreed to work/study for a fixed period.
Capstone Course: Also known as a capstone project; serves as the culminating and usually
integrative experience of an educational program. In the case of a course, college credit is
awarded upon successful completion.
Certificate Programs: An academic certificate is shorter than a degree program (see below) but
certifies that a person has successfully completed specific credited education. Non-credit
certificate programs also exist at GBCC – see below.
Clinical (from GBCC catalog): An educational experience that allows a student to develop
skills in applying theory to practice in a patient care setting. Students are supervised directly on
site by college faculty, who work collaboratively with on- site staff at the facility, and are
directly assessed by college faculty in accordance with published evaluation criteria.
Degree Programs: A degree completion program is an undergraduate academic program.
GBCC offers Associates degrees, many of which are transferable to
another institution toward a Bachelor’s degree.
Externship: A temporary training program in a workplace, especially one offered to students
as part of a course of study.
Internship (from GBCC catalog): A capstone educational experience that allows a student to
independently apply skills and knowledge acquired in major field courses in a workplace setting.
While the goals and expected outcomes of the internship experience are determined by faculty,
specific daily work activities are assigned by the on-site supervisor, and students are supervised
and evaluated on- site by an employee of the company hosting the internship. Several degree
programs at GBCC offer opportunities to earn college credit.
Interview/Interview Skills: A meeting of people where the purpose is for one person or
group to ask questions of another to gain information. In the case of a job interview, the
employer and applicant are seeking to determine whether the person and position are a good
fit. Interview skills, which can be learned and practiced, include topics such as attention to
body and actual language; doing diligent background research; common questions; reviewing
your resume; and follow up after the interview.
Interview Closet: Donated clothes held in the Career Center in CAPS (room 208/210) to
be borrowed for interviews and returned for cleaning.
19LinkedIn Account: LinkedIn is a social networking website designed for business
professionals. It allows you to share work-related information with other users and keep an
online list of professional contacts. Like Facebook, LinkedIn allows you to create a custom
profile.
Non-Credit: courses that are intended for students who want to gain general knowledge, learn a
new skill, upgrade existing skills, or enrich their understanding about a wide range of topics.
Upon completion of a course, students may receive a certificate of completion. Noncredit classes
are NOT applicable toward an academic certificate or degree unless a specific articulation
agreement has been established.
Portfolio: A selection of examples of work compiled over a period of time and used for
assessing performance or demonstrating ability.
Prerequisite: A requirement as a prior condition for something else to happen or exist. In the
case of GBCC coursework, this usually refers to an earlier class, acceptance to a program, or
permission from a Department Chair.
Practicum(from GBCC catalog): An educational experience that allows a student to work with
professional practitioners, typically in an education or social work setting, while concurrently
enrolled in a course that meets regularly to help groups of students assigned to different
practicum sites integrate their experiences with learned theory. Students work collaboratively
with on-site professionals to observe and perform activities under the guidance of on-site staff.
Resume: A brief, written summary of employment and educational qualifications, submitted as
part of applying for a professional position.
Service-Learning Course: A course that gives the student the opportunity to grow
academically, pre-professionally, personally and civically through participation in a learning
experience that also provides a specific service.
Soft Skills: Personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously
with other people.
20Career Resources: Departmental Links
Page 8: Accounting, Business Administration, Hospitality;
Computer Numeric Control; Nondestructive Testing; Automotive
Technology;
Page 9: Biology; Bioengineering; Biotechnology Computer Technologies;
Linux; Programming; Software Development; Information Systems
Technology; Cyber Security
Page 10: Criminal Justice Digital Media
Communications; Early Childhood Education; Teacher
Preparation; Engineering; English/Humanities
Page 11: History Hospitality; Event and Meeting Planning; Hotel and
Restaurant Management; Spa Management; Massage Therapy;
Motorcycle Maintenance; Nursing; Psychology; Liberal Arts;
Page 12: Surgical Technology; Veterinary Technology;
Welding Technologies
21References
Career Coach Logo. [Image]. Retrieved from https://www.economicmodeling.com/student-
success/
College Central Network Logo. [Image]. Retrieved from
https://canadacollege.edu/careercenter/ccnlandingpage.php
LearnNH Logo. [Image]. Retrieved from https://apprenticeshipnh.org/
NH Works Logo. [Image]. Retrieved from https://www.nhworks.org/
To Do List. [Image]. Retrieved from https://factor-ten.com/how-to-find-a-job-organize.html
Work Ready NH Logo. [Image]. Retrieved from https://www.ccsnh.edu/workforce-
training/workready-nh
22Index:
Academic Resources 8-12
Assessments 4, 7, 15
Apprentice opportunities 6
Career Center 2
Career exploration 4-7, 13-18
Choose a major 8-12, 15
Disability 6-7, 13
Employer networking 8, 20
Interviews/interview skills 2,5,19,20
Individuals with disabilities 6-7,13
Internships 4,7-12,19
Industry tours 8
Job opportunities | postings 4-16
Job training 6-8, 11-13
Library 8
Motorcycle jobs 11
On-the-job training 6-8, 11-13
Portfolio 9,17,20
Professional Development 5, 11
Practicum 10, 20
Resume 4,5,8,9,17,20
Service-learning course 10, 21
Skills 5,6,7,10,19
Testing 7
Transitional 7,13,14
Veterans 14
This GBCC Career Resource Guide was created by Elliot E. Weiner, Career Center Assistant in
the Career Center in CAPS room 208/210 and edited by Rachel Robillard.
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